Iraq's ambassador to the United States tells VOA Iraqi forces will now focus on retaking Mosul after completely recapturing Ramadi from Islamic State.

Lukman Faily spoke to VOA Tuesday, saying that like the situation in Ramadi, the battle for Mosul is an Iraqi fight and not one for foreign forces.

"We have not asked the United States for troops and there was clear agreement from both capitals that the fight should be led by the Iraqis, Faily said. "We don't need boots on the ground or combat forces."

Faily said Iraqis have been grateful for cooperation so far from the U.S.-led coalition, but he said more is needed to complete the job.

"We need to have close collaboration, we need other countries to have a clear sense of urgency as we do have. So when you say we are satisfied, I think the only satisfaction we will get is when we get rid of ISIS (Islamic State) once and for all."

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